I love little bites. Call them canapés , Hors d'oeuvres, finger food…or anything else, I say good things come in small packages. And in this recipe video, I’ve got a really good one for you – a savory Apple and Brie bite that's scented with a bit of thyme. I’ve made these for parties, but sometimes...
I gotta say, I have never been a huge broccoli fan. But I’ve promised myself to never completely swear off any food whole sale; and I know broccoli is really good for me. So I’m always looking for recipes that transform the vegetable enough to increase its appeal, without overwhelming every notion...
Of all the soups out there, French Onion Soup may just be my favorite. Great broth, good bread…and gobs of cheese; how can you go wrong. I’ve shown you how to make the traditional French Onion Soup before. This version uses the exact same ingredients, but I use a different presentation to put a...
I love a good Tex-Mex meal, and near the top of the list for me are steak fajitas. Since I was a kid, I’ve loved those sizzling plates of chicken or steak, onions and peppers; and making them at home can be really simple. Fajitas (steak, chicken, shrimp) make a great option for parties, as they are...
Of my favorite Italian classic is Spaghetti Bolognese (Spaghetti with meat sauce). This is the spaghetti of my childhood, with the ground meat, tomato sauce over spaghetti noodles with some garlic bread on the side. While I haven’t taken my mom’s recipe line by line (sorry mom) it’s reasonable...
On its own, Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. There are a number of ways to cook it, and as long as you follow a few simple techniques, they are all great. But it’s also easy to elevate the flavors even more with the addition of other ingredients and flavors. In this recipe video, I show...
I love to roast potatoes. First, because they are potatoes, which are awesome. But second, roasting potatoes give you the opportunity to get a great contrast in flavor and texture, which crispy, caramelized, and seasoned outsides, and soft, tender centers. In this recipe video, I show you how to...
It pains me to say it, but the meatloaf I had growing up…was not the best. Too often meatloaf is dry and kinda flavorless; but there’s no reason it needs to be. With a few tricks of the trade and a bit of technique, your meatloaf can be tender, moist and flavorful. And it can be unique. One of my...
I consider it a double win if I’m able to make a dish that increases the quantity of vegetables I eat, and those same vegetables elevate other ingredients to new flavor heights. Such is the case in this recipe for cauliflower mashed potatoes. I know mashed potatoes on their own are hard to beat,...
There are thousand ways to make pasta, and you can be really creative. Take just about any vegetable, toss it with some pasta, add a bit of parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and you’ve got a great meal. But…there is something about the classics. Bolognese sauce is a traditional meat sauce, and...
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